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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.74, 34,450.11 and 9,112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.74, 34,450.11 and 9,112.50 is: 13,668.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.74 : 34,450.11 = 9,112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.74/34,450.11 = 9,112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.74x = 34,450.11 × 9,112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.74x = 313,926,627.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,926,627.38/22,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,668.75

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